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Essay / Understanding and Combating Bullying in the Workplace
2015). These bullies may show that their overt behavior is abusive, insulting or offensive language, belittling or degrading behavior, shouting, door slamming, teasing, pranks or interference with a person and their personal work equipment (Olive , K. and Cangemi , J. 2015). When you are bullied, don't blame yourself (Olive, K. and Cangemi, J. 2015). Dealing with bullies would include: remaining calm in the face of a verbal attack, responding calmly and coherently, not hiding the fact, asking colleagues, joint action, written record, confronting the bully, asking him to stop, seek advice or initiate proceedings (Olive, K., & Cangemi, J. 2015). Promote a positive work culture. Everyone has the right to dignity at work and we are obliged to respect it (Olive, K., & Cangemi, J. 2015). Bullying is unacceptable – clear, real and revisited policy and robust procedures – timelessly important. Name it, challenge it, report it – bullying thrives on silence (Olive, K. and Cangemi, J)..